FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES - 2013

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Publication_Date: 2013
Title: FLORIDA'S ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SHORELINES - 2013
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: St. Petersburg, Florida
Publisher:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://myfwc.com/research>
Description:
Abstract:
This data set contains vector lines representing the shoreline and coastal habitats of South Florida (2012), Florida Panhandle (2011/2012), and the rest of Florida (2003) classified according to the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification system. This data set comprises a portion of the ESI data for Florida. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the ESIP and HYDRO data layers, part of the larger Statewide Florida Composite ESI database, for additional ESI information.
Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) is more properly known as "Sensitivity of Coastal Habitats and Wildlife to Spilled Oil" Atlases. The term "ESI" is often used in reference to the whole dataset, but the term "ESI" is really a reference to the classification system of shoreline types known as Environmental Sensitivity Index, that classifies a shoreline on a scale from 1 to 10 based upon overall sensitivity to spilled oil.
FWRI contracted out updates to Florida's ESI data for the Panhandle and South Florida in the years 2010 through early 2013. However, FWRI wanted and needed a statewide product for use within the Marine Resources Geographic Information System (MRGIS) and the Florida Marine Spill Analysis System (FMSAS). This data set is a compilation of the most recent ESI mapping for each area of Florida.
Purpose:
To visually represent the most recent Environmental Sensitivity Index data available for each area within the state of Florida.
Supplemental_Information:
Prior to July 1, 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) was known as the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI). The institute name has not been changed in historical data sets or references to work completed by the Florida Marine Research Institute. The institute name has been changed in references to ongoing research, new research, and contact information.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2003
Ending_Date: 2013
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: ESI
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: mapping
Theme_Keyword: oil spill
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Place
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: statewide
Access_Constraints:
These data are unrestricted. Where possible, always acquire this dataset directly from FWC as other sources may have altered the original data.
Use_Constraints:
Users are encouraged to read and fully comprehend the metadata record prior to using these data. Please acknowledge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as the data source for any products developed from these data. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection techniques, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Person: Andrew Hayslip
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Data_Set_Credit:
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division, Seattle, Washington.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), Emergency Response Division (ERD), Seattle, Washington, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Incident Management and Preparedness Washington, D.C. and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: FWRI-DC
Security_Classification: Available without restriction
Security_Handling_Description: Available without restriction
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(R) (version 9.3) and SQL SERVER(R) (version 2000). The hardware configuration is PC's with Windows Operating System (2000/XP/2003).
FWRI processed the composite data set using ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced License: ArcMap v. 10.0, Service Pack 5, XTools Pro Version 9.1.956
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
FWRI For more information contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), GIS data librarian at gislibrarian@myfwc.com
Online ESI atlas's and metadata by region: <http://ocean.floridamarine.org/esimaps/>

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute_Accuracy_Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (such as dangles, unnecessary node, etc.), and SQL SERVER(R) to ARC/INFO(R) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager. See process step for additional logical consistency checks performed by FWRI to reconcile the multiple data sources used to create the composite data set.
Completeness_Report:
These data represent coastal shorelines and habitats classified according to the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification system. See also the ESIP and HYDRO data layers, part of the larger South Florida ESI database, for additional ESI information.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The spatial location of the ESI shoreline was developed from pre-existing digital sources and reflects the positional accuracy of these original data.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), Emergency Response Division (ERD), Seattle, Washington.
Publication_Date: 201208
Title:
Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil: Florida Panhandle
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Other_Citation_Details:
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division, Seattle, Washington.
Online_Linkage: <http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi>
Source_Scale_Denominator: Unknown
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 201208
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FFWCC-FWRI
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), Emergency Response Division (ERD), Seattle, Washington.
Publication_Date: 201304
Title:
Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil: South Florida
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Other_Citation_Details:
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division, Seattle, Washington.
Online_Linkage: <http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi>
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 201304
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: South Florida ESI
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Publication_Date: 200309
Title:
Gulf-Wide Information System, Coast of Florida (Entire) and the Lower St. Johns River
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Other_Citation_Details:
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), St. Petersburg, Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://myfwc.com/research/>
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200309
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200103
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: 2003 or 2000 Florida ESI
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
PROCESS STEPS IN MAPJOINING NEW AND OLD ESI INTO A COMPOSITE STATEWIDE ESI DATASET:
Tools Used: ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced License: ArcMap v. 10.0, Service Pack 5, XTools Pro Version 9.1.956
1. Data gathering and QA/QC: ESI Statewide 2003, ESI Birds from 2000, Panhandle ESI from 2012, South Florida ESI from 2013. All original data as COVERAGES were converted to File Geodatabase (fGDB) feature classes. Biological data sets as region polygon data within coverages were exported to file geodatabase Feature Classes. Info tables were exported to fGDB tables. 2. Schema validation: Differences across 2000, 2003, 2012, and 2013 datasets were noted. The overall schema from 2013 ESI (for South Florida) was used to create the final composite ESI file geodatabase schema design, though some modifications were made to this schema to accommodate concatenation and longer field character limits as mentioned below.
3. Align RARNUMS to be unique to each dataset by year produced (2000, 2003, 2012, 2013). This required schema change to increase RARNUM field length to accommodate a larger integer field.
4. Align G_SOURCE, A_SOURCE, S_SOURCE, and SOURCEID to be unique to each dataset by year produced (2000, 2003, 2012, 2013). This required schema change to increase source id fields lengths to accommodate a larger integer field.
5. Compare SPECIES tables across datasets, eliminate duplicates, merge into composite SPECIES table. Validate species scientific name is current across all species. Several were noted to be using "older" species scientific name. These were corrected in the final composite SPECIES table.
6. Compare STATUS table across datasets, eliminate duplicates, merge into composite STATUS table in 2012/2013 STATUS table schema, establish relate to SPECIES table and then validate T/E/C status across all of the T/E/C species as compared to T/E species list prepared by FWC in 2012. It should be noted that there are significant differences between the STATUS table used in 2003 and prior ESI data versus later editions of the STATUS table. These differences have been reconciled.
7. File Geodatabases were created and prepared, one for each source edition of ESI geodata, and one for the final composite ESI. Beginning with the statewide 2003 ESI Biology layers and the RARNUM field for each layer, the RARNUM was recalculated to append "2003" onto the front of the original RARNUM. With RARNUM being a "double" field, this was done by using the field calculator in an edit session like this; RARNUM = RARNUM + 20030000, as no RARNUM was longer than 4 digits in any of the biology feature classes. This same edit was then performed on the RARNUM field within the BIORES table and relationships were validated for intactness. Within the BIORES table, there were four fields for source identification; G_SOURCE (geographic source), S_SOURCE (seasonality source), GEO_SRC (geographic source), and SEASON_SRC (seasonality source) depending on the year of the data. These fields were reconciled in the final composite data file. Each of these fields needed to be recalculated in the same manner as for RARNUM to key them into the edition of the dataset so that each would remain unique once merged into the composite ESI geodata statewide. Additionally in the BIORES table there is an important key field named ELE_SPE_SEA which is a composite code generated from the ELEMENT, SPECIES, and SEASONAL identifiers. This field needed to be modified by extending the field length from 8 to 16 characters (Text/String values). In order to retain the EL_SPE_SEA values as unique to each atlas edition, the original values of each ELE_SPE_SEA had the year of the atlas concatenated onto the END of it. In example, ELE_SPE_SEA of R0000501 became R00005012003, indicating ELEMENT = Reptile, SPECIES ID = 00005 (Leatherback Sea Turtle), SEASON_ID = 01 (listed as March-July) for the 2003 ESI Atlas (Statewide ESI 2003). The same attribute table schema modifications were performed on the 2012 geodata (Panhandle Florida), 2013 geodata (South Florida), and on the BIRDS (region.bio) geodata and tables for 2000. IMPORTANT NOTE: BIRDS (region.bio) and NESTS (points) from 2000 were used instead of the 2003 geodata because the updates to each of these layers and associated tables performed in 2003 only included a subset of the species that were included in 2000, so thus it was deemed that the 2000 data was superior and would be used instead.
8. Using the "Erase Features" tool in XTools Pro and the "Study Area" polygons of the 2012 Panhandle Florida ESI and 2013 South Florida ESI geodata, the areas of the statewide 2003 ESI geodata were systematically erased to prepare that data for merging with the newer geodata. The result was a fGDB of ESI geodata for the areas of Florida NOT updated in either the Panhandle or South Florida updates performed from 2010 to 2013 that additionally had the table and attribute modifications needed in order for the data to be smoothly mapjoined with all of the newer ESI data.
9. Using ArcCatalog and a copy of the South Florida ESI geodata and tables in a fGDB as a start, each of the layers within the Panhandle ESI were systematically imported, including tables, into the template "Composite Statewide" ESI file geodatabase. Once complete, each layer was viewed in comparison with its counterpart layer in the "erased 2003" geodata to ensure that no temporal overlap would occur in the data merge.
10. Using ArcCatalog, the "erased 2003" geodata were imported systematically into the merged Panhandle and South Florida ESI geodata (except for BIRDS and NESTS which were prepared separately using the geodata from 2000) to produce an "almost complete" Statewide Composite ESI" file geodatabase. Finally the appropriately and similarly prepared BIRDS and NESTS geodata and table records from 2000 were imported. In certain circumstances, some "cross-field mapping" was performed as needed to ensure that appropriate values were carried over into the final data schemas. This was largely done in the STATUS table because the schemas are radically different between 2003 data and the current (final) STATUS table schema used in the "Composite Statewide" 2013 geodata. QA and QC were then performed extensively using as series of Joins, Relates, and Queries, validating the soundness and completeness of the overall dataset.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: FWRI
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data have been sorted so that the draw order is from Upper left to lower right.
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan downloaded this data in shapefile format from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute FTP site on July 1, 2014. The data was received as a shapefile in projection: Albers NAD 83. The dataset was then projected from Albers NAD 83 to FGDL Albers HPGN.
- Added a FGDLAQDATE field based on date received from source - Renamed shapefile from ESI_Classification_ARC to senshr_2013 - Deleted fields SHAPE.LEN - Upcased all records in the attribute table - Added DESCRIPT field based on SHRT_DESC
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20140707

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Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
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Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
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Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
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False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
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Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
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Altitude_Encoding_Method:
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: SENSHR_2013
Entity_Type_Definition: SENSHR_2013.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FFWCC-FWRI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ESI
Attribute_Definition:
The item ESI contains values representing the ESI shoreline type. In many cases shorelines are ranked with multiple codes, such as "6B/3A" (listed landward to seaward from left to right). The first code, "6B", is the most landward shoreline type and the second code, "3A", is the shoreline type closest to the water. Singular shoreline types are listed below. No multiple codes are listed, but all multiple codes included in the data set can be assembled from the codes described. The ESI rankings progress from low to high susceptibility to oil spills. To determine the sensitivity of a particular intertidal shoreline habitat, the following factors are integrated: 1) Shoreline type (substrate, grain size, tidal elevation, origin); 2) Exposure to wave and tidal energy; 3) Biological productivity and sensitivity; 4) Ease of cleanup. Prediction of the behavior and persistence of oil in intertidal habitats is based on an understanding of the dynamics of the coastal environments, not just the substrate type and grain size. The intensity of energy expended upon a shoreline by wave action, tidal currents, and river currents directly affects the persistence of stranded oil. The need for shoreline cleanup activities is determined, in part, by the slowness of natural processes in removal of oil stranded on the shoreline. The potential for biological injury, and ease of cleanup of spilled oil are also important factors in the ESI ranking. Generally speaking, areas exposed to high levels of physical energy, such as wave action and tidal currents, and low biological activity rank low on the scale, whereas sheltered areas with associated high biological activity have the highest ranking.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Exposed Rocky Shores
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Exposed, Solid Man-made Structures
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Exposed Wave-cut Platforms in Bedrock, Mud, or Clay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Exposed Scarps and Steep Slopes in Clay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fine- to Medium-grained Sand Beaches
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scarps and Steep Slopes in Sand
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Coarse-grained Sand Beaches
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mixed Sand and Gravel Beaches
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6A
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Riprap
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 7
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Sheltered Rocky Shores and Sheltered Scarps in Bedrock, Mud, or Clay
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sheltered, Solid Man-made Structures
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 8C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sheltered Riprap
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sheltered Tidal Flats
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Vegetated Low Banks
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 9C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Hypersaline Tidal Flats
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Salt- and Brackish-water Marshes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Freshwater Marshes
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swamps
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10D
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Scrub-shrub Wetlands
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unranked
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LINE
Attribute_Definition: Type of geographic feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: H
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Hydrography
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Shoreline
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breakwater
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ENVIR
Attribute_Definition: Type of regional environment.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Estuarine
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: R
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Riverine
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: NOAA ESI Guidelines
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: VER_NEED
Attribute_Definition: Refers to whether field verification is needed (2003 data)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: VER_DATE
Attribute_Definition: Date of field verification (2003 data)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: G_SOURCE
Attribute_Definition:
Geographic source integer identifier that links to records in the SOURCES data table.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: A_SOURCE
Attribute_Definition:
Attribute source integer identifier that links to records in the SOURCES data table.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESC_
Attribute_Definition: Description of all ESI codes present for a line segment.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CASE_
Attribute_Definition:
ESI numerical/alpha value of the most oil spill sensitive shoreline type for any given arc regardless of landward or seaward orientation.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FREQUENCY
Attribute_Definition:
Verbal short description of most oil spill sensitive shoreline type
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: Short description of all ESI codes present for a line segment.
Attribute:
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Attribute_Definition: Most sensitive ESI code present for a line segment.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MSTSENDES
Attribute_Definition:
Description of most sensitive ESI code present for a line segment.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on SHRT_DESC
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on date downloaded from source
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.LEN
Attribute_Definition: Length in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person:
Contact_Position:
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Hours_of_Service:
Contact_Instructions:
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: SHP
Transfer_Size: 52.079
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://myfwc.com/research>
Fees:
None. However, persons or organizations requesting information must provide transfer media if FTP is not available and must pay express shipping costs if express shipping is required.
Ordering_Instructions:
Contact GIS Librarian by e-mail, telephone, or letter explaining which products are needed and providing a brief description of how the products will be used. Also, provide name and address of the person or organization requesting the products.
Turnaround:
Usually within 10 business days, although, complex requests may take longer
Custom_Order_Process: Contact GIS Librarian
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20130905
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Person: Andrew Hayslip
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: No restrictions on metadata
Metadata_Use_Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: FWRI-MC
Metadata_Security_Classification: Available
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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